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NISITA CONCERT SERIES AND MUSIC SPECIAL EVENTS

Sponsored by Maurizio and Laura Nisita

All performances take place in the U. Tobe Recital Hall in the Music Building, unless otherwise noted.

Tickets can be purchased online at fgcu.edu/concerts and are $10 for the general public or $7 for students.

Please refer to the website for the most up-to-date information regarding dates, times, locations, occupancy and safety protocols.

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Suzanne Kirton

Kristen Sonneborn

Michael Baron

Judy Christy

Ryan Little

Paul Votapek

WOODWIND QUINTET

SUZANNE KIRTON, FLUTE JUDY CHRISTY, OBOE PAUL VOTAPEK, CLARINET KRISTEN SONNEBORN, BASSOON RYAN LITTLE, HORN WITH MICHAEL BARON, PIANO

THURSDAY, AUGUST 26 7:30 pm

Woodwind music at its finest! The five principal woodwind musicians from the Naples Philharmonic Orchestra will perform works for a woodwind quartet. They will then be joined by pianist Michael Baron for a performance of Francis Poulenc’s magnificent Sextet for Piano and Winds.

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Jeanie Darnell and Michael Baron

Misook Yun

JEANIE DARNELL, SOPRANO MICHAEL BARON, PIANO

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 3:00 pm

MISOOK YUN, SOPRANO RYU-KYUNG KIM, MEZZO-SOPRANO CHANSIK YOUN, PIANO

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2 7:30 pm

Ryu-Kyung Kim

Soprano Jeanie Darnell and pianist Michael Baron, founding faculty members of the Bower School of Music, have performed recital programs collaboratively throughout the United States, South America, and Europe for fifteen years. They will delight you with a program of art songs and opera arias. A special feature to the program will be a comparison between the original Chopin mazurkas for solo piano and the Pauline Viardot arrangements for voice and piano.

Chansik Youn

Drawing upon nearly one thousand years of Korean cultural history and its spirit, an evening of Korean art songs will be presented by two Korean female vocalists, Dr. Misook Yun and Dr. Ryu- Kyung Kim. This lecture-concert program will blend not only their soaring soprano and mezzo voices but also beautiful Korean poetry and folk tunes with Western-influenced 20th and 21st centuries musical compositions. This concert will be a unique cultural experience for many music lovers. FGCU alumnus Chansik Youn (‘19, Music) will collaborate on the piano.

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AN EVENING OF JAZZ

GERALD AUGUSTIN, TENOR SAXOPHONE

Gerald Augustin

Brandon Robertson

Troy Jones

Joel Law

Gerald Law

Suzanne Kirton

JOEL LAW, PIANO BRANDON ROBERTSON, DOUBLE BASS GERALD LAW, DRUMS WITH MICHAEL BARON, PIANO SUZANNE KIRTON, FLUTE TROY JONES, PERCUSSION

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20 7:30 pm

A fun evening of jazz and jazz inspired pieces. Emmy Nominated and BSM Faculty member Brandon Robertson will present a variety of new original music from his quartet. Joining him in this performance will be Gerald Augustin on Tenor Saxophone, Joel Law on piano, and Gerald Law on drums. Suzanne Kirton, principal flutist of the Naples Philharmonic will join Michael Baron, piano and Troy Jones, percussion for Claude Bolling’s ever-popular Suite for Flute and Jazz Piano Trio.

Michael Baron

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MICHAEL BARON & PRISCILA NAVARRO, PIANO DUO

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5 3:00 pm

In celebration of their new French music CD and as a preview of their Carnegie Hall concert, Michael Baron and Priscila Navarro (’15, Music) present masterpieces for piano duo. Reserve your tickets early for these two audience favorites in what is sure to be a spectacular concert.

KEVIN CHANCE & EUN-HEE PARK, PIANO DUO

SATURDAY, JANUARY 22 7:30 pm

Kevin Chance, professor at the University of Alabama, and Eun-Hee Park professor at the University of Montevallo, Alabama present an exciting program of works for two pianos. Both brilliant soloists, together they share the passion and beauty in the masterpieces for two pianos that they perform. This concert presents a special opportunity to hear two brilliant pianists performing on matching 9-foot grand Steinway concert pianos.

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KRZYSZTOF BIERNACKI, BARITONE

Michael Baron, piano

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FRANK ALMOND, VIOLIN

Michael Baron, piano

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 5 7:30 pm

For 25 seasons, Frank Almond was the Concertmaster of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. He held similar positions with the Rotterdam Philharmonic and the London Philharmonic Orchestra. A prizewinner of the Paganini and Tchaikovsky competitions, his most recent series of recordings, A Violin’s Life, chronicles the history and lineage of his current violin, the 1715 Lipiński Stradivarius. The instrument has direct ties to Giuseppe Tartini, Edvard Grieg, Johannes Brahms, and Robert and Clara Schumann. A concert not to be missed.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 30 3:00 pm

Join baritone Krzysztof Biernacki and pianist Michael Baron for a masterworks recital featuring outstanding selections from 19th and 20th-century art song repertoire. Dr. Biernacki appeared in principal roles with opera companies and symphony orchestras in North America and Europe and is an accomplished recitalist performing a wide range of vocal repertoire in numerous languages. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet the artist who also serves as the Director of the Bower School of Music & the Arts.

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RYAN LITTLE, HORN

Michael Baron, piano

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 27 3:00 pm

Ryan Little, Principal Horn of the Naples Philharmonic Orchestra and Instructor at the Bower School of Music joins pianist Michael Baron in a recital of rare gems form the horn repertoire. This is a rare opportunity to hear a master of this beautiful and difficult instrument perform lyrical and virtuoso pieces in the acoustically exquisite U. Tobe Recital Hall. A concert not tobe missed.

SANTIAGO RODRIGUEZ, PIANO

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 13 3:00 pm

Santiago Rodriguez has been called “a phenomenal pianist” (The New York Times) and “among the finest pianists in the world” (The Baltimore Sun). His international career was launched in 1981 when he won the Silver Medal at the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. He has performed internationally with leading orchestras, including the London Symphony, the Dresden Staatskapelle, the Yomiuri-Nippon Symphony Orchestra of Japan, the Philadelphia, Chicago, St. Louis, Baltimore, and National Symphony Orchestras, and the American Symphony Orchestra at Avery Fisher Hall in New York. One of today’s foremost interpreters of the music of Sergei Rachmaninov, Santiago Rodriguez has performed all of the composer’s major piano works in concert.

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HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY PIAZZOLLA!

JODI DESALVO, PIANO THOMAS CIMARUSTI, ACCORDION/BANDONEON

THURSDAY, MARCH 17 7:30 pm

Come enjoy an evening of tango music as members from the Bower School of Music faculty, including Thomas Cimarusti, and guest artists, including Jodi DeSalvo, celebrate the 100th birthday of legendary tango composer, Astor Piazzolla. The program will feature various works from Piazzolla's prolific catalogue of works, including songs, solo pieces, and chamber pieces that feature the bandoneon, accordion, violin, piano, and a special surprise direct from Argentina. The night promises to transport you to the dance halls of Buenos Aires and the sensual sounds that so characterize the music

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MAXIM LANDO, PIANO

SUNDAY, MAY 1 3:00 pm

Photo by Matt Dine

18-year-old American pianist Maxim Lando makes his third bi-annual appearance on the Nisita Series where he has consistently sold out and wowed his audiences with his brilliant performances. Recent accomplishments include winning the 2020 Young Artist Award and the Young Artists International Auditions. Mr. Lando has performed with major orchestras of the world including symphonies of Pittsburgh, Toronto, Vancouver and Hawaii, Russia’s Mariinsky Theater Orchestra, St. Petersburg Symphony, Russian National Orchestra, Bolshoi Symphony, Moscow Philharmonic, Kazakh State Philharmonic, Israel Philharmonic, and China’s NCPA Orchestra.

MUSIC SPECIAL EVENTS

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HANSEL AND GRETEL

Bower School of Music, in collaboration with Opera Naples

The Wang Opera Center, 2408 Linwood Ave., Naples

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16 / 7:00 pm SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17 / 3:00 pm

Hansel and Gretel will be an encore performance of Opera Workshop’s production in May 2021, and is being presented at the lovely Wang Opera Center in Naples.

Tickets can be purchased in person or online at operanaples.org and are $15-$60, or $8 for students

EMERGING ARTIST SERIES AT THE SANIBEL MUSIC FESTIVAL

Sanibel Congregational U.C.C., 2050 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel

TUESDAY, MARCH 29 / 11:00 am TUESDAY, APRIL 5 / 11:00 am

Sanibel Music Festival’s 2nd Annual Emerging Artist Series will once again feature the strings of the Bower School of Music. Last season, Dr. Kyle Szabo brought three string student ensembles to perform outdoors on Sanibel, and will continue the new tradition in 2022! Be sure to check the Festival’s website or ours for updates and ticketing information. sanibelmusicfestival.org

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BEETHOVEN CHAMPAGNE SIGNATURE CONCERT

MICHAEL BARON, PIANO GLENN BASHAM, VIOLIN ADAM SATINSKY, CELLO PAUL VOTAPEK, CLARINET

SUNDAY, APRIL 3 / 3:00 pm U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus

In celebration of Ludwig van Beethoven’s 250th birthday, the Myra & Van Williams Distinguished Professor in Music, Pianist Michael Baron joins musicians from the Naples Philharmonic Orchestra Glenn Basham, Concertmaster; Adam Satinsky, Principal Cello and Paul Votapek, Principal Clarinet to explore chamber music works of the immortal Beethoven in deeply moving performances.

Works to be performed are:

• Violin Sonata in F Major, Op. 24 “Spring”

• Cello Sonata in G minor, Op 5, No. 2

• Clarinet Trio in B-flat Major, Op. 11

• Piano Trio in E-flat Major, Op. 1, No. 1

The concert is at 3:00 pm and will be followed by a champagne reception.

Champagne Signature

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RSVPs are required for this concert, and contributions are encouraged. All proceeds benefit the Bower School of Music. This concert is sponsored by Richard S. Prescott & DJ Arnold and Monaise MacDonald.

Information and reservations can be found online at: fgcu.edu/concerts/champagne

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STUDENT ENSEMBLE CONCERT SERIES

All concerts are free and open to the public.

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CHORAL

The Chamber Choir is a select auditioned ensemble of mixed voices. The University Choir is a large ensemble of mixed voices and is open to all students. The Women's Chorale is a select, auditioned ensemble of treble voices.

SUN

OCTOBER 10

3:00 pm CHAMBER & UNIVERSITY CHOIRS

& WOMEN’S CHORALE

Naples United Church of Christ, 5200 Crayton Road, Naples

TUES

NOVEMBER 30

4 & 7 pm CHOIR & SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: JOYFUL & TRIUMPHANT

Moorings Presbyterian Church, 791 Harbour Drive, Naples

Please consider an RSVP to this event by registering at fgcu.edu/joyfulandtriumphant

FRI FEBRUARY 11 7:30 pm CHAMBER CHOIRNaples United Church of Christ, 5200 Crayton Road, Naples

FRI APRIL 22 7:30 pm UNIVERSITY CHOIR & WOMEN’S CHORALE Naples United Church of Christ, 5200 Crayton Road, Naples

THURS APRIL 28 4:00 pm CHAMBER CHOIRBower Chapel, 130 Moorings Park Dr, Naples

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ORCHESTRA

The Symphony Orchestra is a 60 to 70-piece full ensemble performing standard symphonic repertoire. The Chamber Orchestra is a smaller ensemble of 15 to 20 players performing Baroque to Contemporary works.

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SUN OCTOBER 24 3:00 pm SYMPHONY ORCHESTRAU. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus

TUES

NOVEMBER 30

4 & 7 pm CHOIR & SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: JOYFUL & TRIUMPHANT

Moorings Presbyterian Church, 791 Harbour Drive, Naples

Please consider an RSVP to this event by registering at fgcu.edu/joyfulandtriumphant

SUN FEBRUARY 20 3:00 pm SYMPHONY ORCHESTRAU. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus

SAT APRIL 23 7:30 pm SYMPHONY ORCHESTRAU. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus

JAZZ

SUN SEPTEMBER 26 3:00 pm JAZZ ENSEMBLE U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus

SUN NOVEMBER 7 3:00 pm JAZZ ENSEMBLE U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus

THURS FEBRUARY 17 7:30 pm JAZZ ENSEMBLE U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus

SUN APRIL 24 3:00 pm JAZZ ENSEMBLE U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus

The Bower School of Music offers a variety of big band and combo experiences in the auditioned ensemble Flight: Jazz at FGCU

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BANDS

The FGCU Wind Orchestra and Symphonic Band perform the highest quality music composed and adapted for wind band.

THUR SEPTEMBER 16 7:30 pm WIND ORCHESTRA

U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus

THUR SEPTEMBER 23 7:30 pm SYMPHONIC BANDU. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus

TUES NOVEMBER 16 7:30 pm SYMPHONIC BANDU. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus

THUR NOVEMBER 18 7:30 pm WIND ORCHESTRAU. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus

THUR FEBRUARY 3 7:30 pm WIND ORCHESTRAU. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus

THUR FEBRUARY 10 7:30 pm SYMPHONIC BANDU. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus

THUR MARCH 3 7:30 pm WIND ORCHESTRALehigh Senior High School, 901 Gunnery Rd., Lehigh Acres

THUR APRIL 7 7:30 pm WIND ORCHESTRAU. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus

TUES APRIL 19 7:30 pm SYMPHONIC BANDU. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus

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INSTRUMENTAL CHAMBER ENSEMBLES

The Bower School of Music offers instrumental ensembles of modest size to perform chamber music.

MON NOVEMBER 8 7:30 pm WIND CHAMBER ENSEMBLES U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus

TUES NOVEMBER 9 7:30 pm PERCUSSION CHAMBER ENSEMBLES U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus

FRI NOVEMBER 19 7:30 pm STRING CHAMBER ENSEMBLES U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus

THUR MARCH 31 7:30 pm STRING CHAMBER ENSEMBLESU. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus

WED APRIL 6 7:30 pm PERCUSSION CHAMBER ENSEMBLESU. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus

TUES APRIL 12 7:30 pm WIND CHAMBER ENSEMBLESU. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus

ADDITIONAL STUDENT CONCERTS

THUR DECEMBER 2 7:30 pm PIANO ENSEMBLE U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus

SAT

MARCH 26

7:30 pm

AN EVENING OF MOZART AN OPERA WORKSHOP PERFORMANCE

U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus

SUN

MARCH 27

3:00 pm

AN EVENING OF MOZART AN OPERA WORKSHOP PERFORMANCE

U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus

MON APRIL 25 7:30 pm PIANO ENSEMBLE U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus

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